Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
E2-M4 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
E2-M4
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Resolution (26.16 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
X-H2S is 45mm wider, 27mm taller, and 13mm thicker than E2-M4.
X-H2S is 290 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 72mm E2-M4
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26.16 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Weight
370 g vs 660 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-H2S
Z CAM E2-M4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X-H2S or E2-M4?
X-H2S scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 26.16MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and E2-M4?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the E2-M4?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and E2-M4?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 290 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and E2-M4 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the X-H2S and E2-M4 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $1,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.